Famitsu software sales (7/21/25 – 7/27/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 76,224 / 1,571,833
2. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 53,951 / 181,856
3. [NS2] Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – 18,169 / NEW
4. [PS5] Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – 14,490 / NEW
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,123 / 6,391,569
6. [NSW] Utakata no Uchronia: Trail – 9,105 / NEW
7. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 8,919 / 8,181,899
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 8,101 / 3,947,375
9. [NSW] Tamagotchi Plaza – 6,744 / 156,023
10. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 5,879 / 1,355,544
NBA Bounce announced for Nintendo Switch [update: gameplay trailer]
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May 28: Today, Outright Games announced that it’s set to release NBA Bounce on Nintendo Switch. The title is slated for September 26, 2025.
NBA Bounce is a family-friendly basketball game. Unfinished Pixel is handling development.
Learn more about what the game has to offer via the following overview:
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EA Sports FC 26 announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: Switch 2trailer]
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July 16: EA Sports officially introduced FC 26 today – and for the first time, it’s appearing on Nintendo Switch 2.
The game will be showing up on both of Nintendo’s current systems. Fans will be able to pick it up on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch starting September 26, 2025. Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala are the cover athletes.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far:
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Hono Gurashi no Niwa announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch – from team behind Yomawari
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One game included in today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct which wasn’t present elsewhere was Hono Gurashi no Niwa, which is planned for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. A release is planned for July 30, 2026 in Japan.
Hono Gurashi no Niwa is a rural life simulation game. Yu Mizokami, who previously acted as a game designer on Yomawari, is leading this one.
Here’s an overview with more details:
Famitsu sales (7/21/25 – 7/27/25) – first week sales revealed for Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake reveals free Nintendo Switch 2 update
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Square Enix shared a bit of news about Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake today, revealing a free update for those on Nintendo Switch 2.
The remake of the classic RPG debuted on Nintendo Switch last year. While it hasn’t come to Nintendo Switch 2, those playing on the new console can get a technical boost. The update enhances both the resolution and frame rate.
Aggelos 2 announced for Nintendo Switch
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Today, PQube and PixelHeart announced Aggelos 2 for Nintendo Switch 2. It’s due out in 2026.
Aggelos 2 is a sequel to the original 2D action-platformer. This time around, the new title is going 16-bit, compared to the original 8-bit look. There’s also a new dual-realm mechanic that lets players flip the hero’s powers of Light and Darkness in real time and the two realms via portals.
Check out more information in the following overview:
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July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase official recap announcement
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Nintendo just passed along its official recap announcement for the July Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. If you’re looking for a helpful rundown of everything shown during the presentation, the press release should come in handy.
A number of games were shown from third-parties. Monster Hunter Stories 3, Persona 3 Reload, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Octopath Traveler 0 were among the titles shown.
Below is the full Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase official recap announcement for July 2025:
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance demo out today
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A new demo for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is arriving today, SEGA has announced. This comes ahead of next month’s launch.
The demo can be downloaded via the game’s official Nintendo eShop listing. With it, players can explore the first stage of the game, Oboro Village, battling enemies and traversing platforming obstacles through hand-drawn environments. After that, they can aim for the highest score in Arcade Mode and uncover hidden paths. Also worth noting, the demo unlocks certain gameplay abilities that are normally obtained later in the full game.
Here’s some information about the title:
Goodnight Universe shares Nintendo Switch 2, Switch release date
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As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, we’ve learned when Goodnight Universe will be out. It’ll be heading to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on November 11, 2025.
We originally heard about Goodnight Universe earlier in the year. The emotional adventure game is a spiritual successor to the BAFTA-winning Before Your Eyes.
Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
